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According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?
According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?
- The happiness it generates
- The consequences it has
- The pleasure it brings
- The usefulness of its consequences (correct)
What does utilitarianism claim about one's actions and behavior?
What does utilitarianism claim about one's actions and behavior?
- They are good if they bring pleasure
- They are good if they are directed towards usefulness (correct)
- They are good if they make others happy
- They are always good
In utilitarianism, what can be sacrificed for the greater happiness of many?
In utilitarianism, what can be sacrificed for the greater happiness of many?
- Pleasure
- Public safety
- Individual rights (correct)
- Consequences
What is the main focus of utilitarianism?
What is the main focus of utilitarianism?
Why is the drug war program argued to be permissible in a utilitarian way?
Why is the drug war program argued to be permissible in a utilitarian way?
Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and determines right behavior based on the usefulness of the consequences?
Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and determines right behavior based on the usefulness of the consequences?
What is the main focus of utilitarianism?
What is the main focus of utilitarianism?
According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?
According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?
When arguing in a utilitarian way, what can be sacrificed for the sake of the greater happiness?
When arguing in a utilitarian way, what can be sacrificed for the sake of the greater happiness?
What ethical theory argues that some individual rights can be sacrificed for the sake of greater happiness?
What ethical theory argues that some individual rights can be sacrificed for the sake of greater happiness?
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